#291

Rare German Bisque Boy with Glass Eyes and Sculpted Hair and Hat,by Kling
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$1,800
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with rounded face,blonde sculpted short blonde hair with tousled bangs under a sculpted grey hat wit rounded top,black painted brim and band,sculpted bodice with ruffled collar,blue glass inset eyes,sculpted ears,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils,very full outlined lips,newer muslin stitch-jointed body and bisque lower limbs,antique velvet costume. Condition: generally excellent,possible small professional restoration on hat brim. Marks: 160-5. Comments: Kling,circa 1875. Value Points: most endearing innocent expression on the very rare model with wonderfully detailed features,unusual hat,glass eyes,makers mark.